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Quilt, Star of Bethlehem pattern variation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The quilt, "Star of Bethlehem pattern variation" by an unknown artist, features a white background with a repeating pattern of eight-pointed stars in shades of orange, brown, and yellow. The stars are arranged in a grid with a central star surrounded by smaller stars and shapes. A border of alternating orange and white triangles surrounds the quilt, which is framed by an outer border featuring a floral pattern in shades of orange, brown, and green. The quilt is displayed against a black background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840–50
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
557 × 624 px
Museum record:
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